Democratic Banquet Highlights Support for President’s Plans
Speakers included Walter Fritts of Van Dyke and Mayors Frank Daniels of De Leon and John E. Hoff. The event featured a 30 minute Callaway ad, the President praised Democratic accomplishments and future plans, and the crowd sang America and Eyes of Texas.
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Walter Fritts
van Dyke
Frank Daniels
de Leon
W. D. Starkie
Proctor
R. A. Laker
Will Roberson
Gustine
John E. Hoff
C. C. Hampton
R. S. McCharen
D. Bramlette
Comanche
S. B. Culpepper
Comyn
Callaway
Comanche High School Expands Vocational Offerings
Comanche schools report rapid enrollment growth as transfers increase and a new 300-student capacity is planned. Vocational programs led by Mr. Compton and Miss Benson expand into agriculture and home economics, with staffing by Wetzel and Frazier. The team beats Breckinridge and Brownwood in recent basketball games as a new gym draws attention.
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Comanche
Eretory
Beat
Grammar School
West Ward
Benson
Compton
Comanche High School
Texas
Miss Benson
Miss Wetzel
Frazier
State Office
Washington
Brownwood
Local Visits Highlight Weekend Socials Across Town
Fairview couple Mr and Mrs Houston Loudermilk spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Loudermilk at Downing. Tom Johnston and family visited her parents Mr and Mrs W B Cottrell at Suez. George Coker visiting their children in Dallas this week. D T Boyd and son spent Sunday night with daughter Mrs Opal Powers at Blanket. Nina Beth Terrill and Agnes Lee Holmes spent the weekend in De Leon.
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Houston Loudermilk
Walter Loudermilk
Downing
Tom Johnston
W. B. Cottrell
Suez
George Coker Ae
Dallas
D. T. Boyd
Opal Powers
Blanket
Nina Beth Terrill
Agnes Lee Holmes
de Leon
County Agent Reports 1925 1935 Agricultural Progress in Comanche County
County Agent work across 4-H clubs fruits orchards and conservation shows steady program gains. Soil and water conservation built 82 new tanks and terraced 5 830 acres while 237 peanut farmers used strip cropping saving soils. Farm cash flows totaled 180 794 dollars from cotton peanuts corn wheat and cattle purchases. Demonstrations boosted peanut yields by 10 15 bushels acre and fruit production rose to about 2000 acres yielding over 200000 dollars in 1935. County records note improved yields from terracing pruning spraying and proper spacing in fruits alongside strong 4-H club results and office activity.
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Soile
Comanche County
R. S. Pinkard
Sidney
AAA
C. FP
Denny
4-H Club
Elvir
Ram W
Pou Hiveatock
Farm Topics by County Agent J A Barton
County Agent J A Barton discusses topics on plant and poultry diseases pasture health leather work farm records orchards trench silce and other allied farm practices for local farmers and extension purposes.
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J. A. Barton
Farmer Financing Help Committee Gives Guidance
The committee does not refinance farmers but directs them to financing options from private firms the Federal Land Bank and the Resettlement Administration. It can assist any farmer needing financing information and welcomes creditor cases, with no charge beyond time and effort. committee members receive a small government stipend, no salary.
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Federal Land Bank
Resettlement Administration
Tax deadline reminder amid January payments
January is the main tax paying month. A penalty will be assessed on all unpaid taxes after January 31st.
Conner Opens D. and C. Hatchery For Run Here
R S Conner owner opens D C Hatchery in Comanche for winter and spring run. Since 1929 he operated hatcheries at De Leon and Comanche with 60900 egg capacity. He began in poultry youth and worked on large farms, later guiding feed sales and flock supervision statewide.
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Comanche
R. S. Conner
Conmer
de Leon
Conner
Dallas
Irvingdale
Hamilton
Erath
Texas
Pacific Northwest
John Tarleton
Fire destroys home of Maggie Holland in half day blaze
Jim and John King occupied the Maggie Holland residence when a fire swept the house Monday at about 12 30. The dwelling was a total loss with only some household goods saved. The blaze is blamed on the flue. B F Gibbs and children visited Mrs Smallwood Sunday. Tom Greathouse of Clovis NM visited his mother Mrs Bell Norton this week. George Washington and Jamily spent part of last week with his mother Mrs J T Washington.
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Maggie Holland
Jim
John King
B. F. Gibbs
Dublin
Smallwood
Tom Greathouse
Clovis
New Mexico
Bell Norton
George Washington
Jamily
J. T. Washington
F T Brandt Seeks Commissioner Post in Precinct 5
F T Brandt announces his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 5. Born and raised in the county he says he knows local conditions. He ran four years ago and fell short by 31 votes and asks for votes and support.
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F. T. Brandt
Prescription Specialists Drug Store Promotes Precise Service
This drug store emphasizes extreme care in filling prescriptions with pure fresh drugs and adherence to doctor instructions. It notes growing popularity and announces a new modern prescription room to improve service.
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Democrats
Waterspa
Ailpatrick’s
City School News
J. D. Bramlette
Fairview
Coats
D. & C. Hatchery
the Service Drug Store
Perege Or
Mazda
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